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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,245.28, 69,367.44 and 24,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,245.28, 69,367.44 and 24,047.20 is: 36,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,245.28 : 69,367.44 = 24,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,245.28/69,367.44 = 24,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,245.28x = 69,367.44 × 24,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,245.28x = 1,668,092,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,092,703.17/46,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,070.55

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